From Humble Beginnings: The History Of The PlayStation
The popularity of the PlayStation, developed by Sony, can be traced back by decades. It seems like pretty much everyone around the world knew what a PlayStation was even before the massive explosion of gaming popularity in the 2010s.
Nowadays it may be impossible to escape the mention of the PS5 or of gaming in general, on a daily basis. This is because gaming has become so widespread and such an important stream of revenue for so many people around the world, that it has become commonplace.
But it wasn’t always like that, which is what makes the PlayStation transcend the gaming industry.
Let’s explore the evolution of the PlayStation.
PlayStation 1 (1994)
The first ever mention of a PlayStation can be dated back to 1994, in Japan, when the newest console was announced. It was primed to be the next big thing in gaming and to compete with juggernauts like the Game Cube and Nintendo. This is exactly what happened as the first iteration of the iconic console went on to sell over 100 million units worldwide.
It’s an impressive selection of games, and the software made it look like something from the future, with never seen graphics, sounds, and gameplay types. People in the gaming community were simply in awe of the PlayStation, and its portable disc format put it far ahead of competitors like Nintendo who were still using unreliable formats like cartridges.
PlayStation 2 and 3
The PlayStation 2 and 3 were some of the biggest innovations in gaming when they both came out. The PlayStation 2 improved on pretty much everything offered by the PS1 and the PS3 improved on pretty much everything offered by the PS2. The release and lifespan of the PS2 are what really made Sony a household name within the gaming community.
Many would even argue today that the PS2 has one of the best game catalogues of all time with classics like Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, and so much more. These mascots and icons made the PlayStation, and its games one of the most loved and cherished gaming consoles on the planet.
The catalogue on the PS3 is exceptional as well, and although you’ll have to look elsewhere for live casino roulette online, there are still plenty of titles to try.
PS4
The PlayStation 4 was the console that helped Sony really transition into the world of competitive online gaming, with many classics like Rocket League, Overwatch, and more, ensuring that Sony’s console transitioned well into the next era of gaming.
The PS4 is still widely played around the world and it is generally accepted that this iteration of the PlayStation was the best console of its generation, beating out stiff competition from the Xbox One.
PS5
The PS5 still seems to be a mystery to so many people, mainly because it’s so difficult to find as it is constantly sold out. The release of this console, and its scarcity, prove how much Sony and it’s PlayStation has grown over the years.